What do you think of when you hear the word ‘pilgrimage’? For many, words like ‘devotion’ and ‘religious’ come to mind. An age-old image is one of a monk or…
The negative effects of tourism can be seen all over the world. With a growing global population, overtourism results in pollution, excessive waste, loss of local housing, and much more.…
If you want to travel in a more meaningful way, look no further. Looking at where you travel is not as important as HOW you travel. Keep that in mind…
Aloha Lotus Compass family! I’m writing to you from a state of deep appreciation in an off-grid cabin on the Big Island of Hawai’i. With the flight and car rental…